The Girl Who Became King. A Memoir
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- Nombre de pages336
- Date de parution06/10/2026
- FormatePub
- ISBN978-0-593-59488-9
- EAN9780593594889
- Protection num.Adobe DRM
- Infos supplémentairesepub
- ÉditeurThe Dial Press
Résumé
From award-winning chef, author, television personality, and activist Melissa King comes an intimate, captivating memoir about family, food, and finding her voice as a queer Chinese American chefEmbracing my love of food has empowered me to embrace every layer of who I am: my Chinese heritage, my American upbringing, and all the parts of me that felt too much and not enough. When I chose myself, I set her free.
Just me. The girl who became king. As a kid, Melissa King lived for the moment she would come from elementary school, grab her prized Chinese meat cleaver, and prepare dinner for her family. She already knew cooking was her future, but she didn't know how hard she'd have to fight to make that dream a reality. Growing up, King felt like she was stuck in a box that was only getting smaller. Her Shanghainese and Cantonese immigrant parents had certain expectations-none of which included going to culinary school or falling in love with women.
American culture also dictated that kitchens were a man's world. But trying to live by these rules felt like no life at all. Determined to forge her own path, she fought her way into the demanding world of Michelin-starred kitchens, while discovering a home in the queer community. When she entered Top Chef as a reluctant contestant, inspired by her grandmother's advice to follow her heart, she began embracing the flavors, culture, and parts of herself she had once forgotten.
This journey of self-discovery through food leads her back to her parents, where love creates room for their strengths and imperfections. In this heartfelt memoir, Melissa King shows that empowerment comes from embracing all the different ingredients that make up who you are, and models the hard-won courage it takes to believe in yourself against the odds.
Just me. The girl who became king. As a kid, Melissa King lived for the moment she would come from elementary school, grab her prized Chinese meat cleaver, and prepare dinner for her family. She already knew cooking was her future, but she didn't know how hard she'd have to fight to make that dream a reality. Growing up, King felt like she was stuck in a box that was only getting smaller. Her Shanghainese and Cantonese immigrant parents had certain expectations-none of which included going to culinary school or falling in love with women.
American culture also dictated that kitchens were a man's world. But trying to live by these rules felt like no life at all. Determined to forge her own path, she fought her way into the demanding world of Michelin-starred kitchens, while discovering a home in the queer community. When she entered Top Chef as a reluctant contestant, inspired by her grandmother's advice to follow her heart, she began embracing the flavors, culture, and parts of herself she had once forgotten.
This journey of self-discovery through food leads her back to her parents, where love creates room for their strengths and imperfections. In this heartfelt memoir, Melissa King shows that empowerment comes from embracing all the different ingredients that make up who you are, and models the hard-won courage it takes to believe in yourself against the odds.
